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Steward Conference Highlights How We Can Strengthen Member Support

UFCW Local 2008 held its second biannual Steward Educational Conference in Hot Springs, Ark., on Oct. 17 to 18. The conference provided new leadership opportunities and training for stewards to further strengthen the support they provide to our members.

The event had strong attendance with more than half of the local’s union stewards present, including those who represent members who work at Kroger, Tyson Foods, Conagra Brands, Tankersley Foodservice, Wayne Farms and the Bionetics Corporation.

Conference workshops ranged from “Mobilizing the Membership” to “Screening Gripes From Grievances and Knowing Your Contract.” UFCW Local 2008 stewards enjoyed being able to speak with one another about the challenges they work to solve in their workplaces. The stewards also found the workshops to be informative and helpful, giving them tips and ideas to become more active in their stores, plants and facilities.

“I look forward to providing additional training in the future,” said UFCW Local 2008 President Steve Gelios.

 

How You Can Support Equal Pay and Better Jobs This Month

When we improve pay for our members at one company, we make it easier for hard-working families to build a better life. Equal pay for hard-working women across the country is long overdue, and members can stand up for better pay on Latina Equal Pay Day next week on Wednesday, Nov. 20 to make their voices heard.

Hispanic women make strong contributions to our country’s economy every day and represent more than six percent of the workforce. But these hard-working women are held back by the gender pay gap and typically earn only 54 cents for every dollar earned by White, non-Hispanic men.

In today’s economy, Latina workers must work more than 23 months to earn the same income that White men earn in just 12 months. This pay gap doesn’t just hurt these women, it also has a significant impact on the families and communities they support.

Please get involved by making your voice heard on social media on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, using hashtags like #LatinaEqualPay, #Trabajadoras and #DemandMore. Additional information about Latina Equal Pay Day is available here.

We want to highlight UFCW members who make their voices heard online and offline on Latina Equal Pay Day next week. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please contact the UFCW Civil Rights and Community Action Department.